A weekend watch! “Preposterous but entertaining” throwback crime drama is now on Netflix

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Okay, so I just finished watching *The Escape Artist* on Netflix, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride! It’s a bit over-the-top, but seriously entertaining – think classic crime drama vibes with David Tennant leading the way. If you’re looking for something to binge, here’s the lowdown on everything you need to know about it.

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First shown in 2013, this limited series features David Tennant as Will Burton, a brilliant British lawyer known for winning every case he takes.

Burton takes on the defense of Liam Foyle, who is accused of murder. Despite the serious charges, Burton manages to get Foyle acquitted by discovering a legal technicality in the case.

The situation takes a dark turn when Burton rejects Foyle’s handshake after the trial, leading the criminal to seek revenge and ruin the lawyer’s life.

A young lawyer known for successfully defending people in difficult legal situations now takes on the case of someone accused of murder.

This thrilling series originally appeared on the BBC and is now available on Netflix, with all three episodes added today. You can watch them all this weekend!

With Ashley Jensen and Monica Dolan appearing in supporting roles, *The Escape Artist* proved popular with viewers, earning an average rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on over 7,600 reviews.

One viewer called the story unbelievable but still fun to watch. They admitted it stretched the bounds of reality – especially considering it’s supposedly based on a British court case – but found it captivating with a surprising, though far-fetched, ending. They also praised the performances by the actors.

One viewer wrote that while people may have strong opinions about the show, David Tennant’s performance is undeniably excellent and worth a perfect score of 10/10.

Viewers have praised the series, with one calling it one of the best TV dramas ever made. Others acknowledged it wasn’t perfect, but still found it captivating.

One viewer said they were pleasantly surprised by this show, admitting they weren’t sure they’d like it at first. They praised its unpredictable and captivating storyline.

A viewer expressed disappointment, saying the excellent acting was let down by a silly storyline and characters that weren’t fleshed out enough.

The Escape Artist is now streaming on Netflix.

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2025-09-20 09:20